In various social media channels over the last few months, there has been a lot of debate over the differences between management and leadership. To be successful as either a manager or a leader, however, you must possess a broad set of knowledge and skills that encompasses good leadership traits and skills. You also must [...]
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March 8 2011
Time to Plug In and Leverage the Experience of Others
How can you keep from falling victim to the Peter Principle? How do you avoid rising to your level of incompetence? How do you avoid becoming “Ed?” By learning not only from your own experience, but also from the experience of others. And then using that experience to help you develop the competence and breadth [...]
January 25 2011
A Few Words on Ethics, If I May …
Talking with a colleague a few weeks ago, our conversation turned to the topic being discussed on a local radio talk show. The program asked whether it was ethical to get something for free by pushing the limits of common retail policies. The examples discussed included:
Buying a formal gown, wearing it to an event, [...]
